Hello everyone!
I realise I haven't written as much this month. MeaCulpa...
It has been an incredibly busy time for me, and Last week I had a very unexpected, rather large event happen in my personal life that I really didn't see coming that I am trying to deal with, while not getting off schedule for opening the shops. I've been reguarly keeping up with most of you via FB and Twitter.
I plan to continue this, but May not have quite as much time the rest of the year, as most time will be devoted to creating art for the shops.
I would like to post here this week a note I wrote and shared on FaceBook with my fans. It's an important topic, one I Know really resonates with most I know. It's about what I call
'The 2009 Shift'.So please enjoy, and if you haven't already, please join me on the the fan page, as it will be the best way to keep updated in the coming weeks.
I am expecting to have the grand opening of the Print shop, and also the Etsy shop next month.
The first items available will be embellished block prints, small originals, ACEO's, framed prints, and pendants.Soon after we plan to add wall sculptures.
The 2009 Shift... Life, like Art, is a journey, not a destination
I have found myself in the last few years being more expressive with my art. It's more and more evident each time I post photos to albums here in Facebook, and on the website. I started reflecting on this as I uploaded Mindy's Goddess painting this morning.
This year has been a year of tremendous growth. Hand in hand, my art, and myself. I have noticed it for so many others, as well... We all seem , at least I do, to feel the urgent need to be as authentic as possible, and live our truth, and, hopefully, find our joy by doing so.
Why Do I paint what, and in the style I do now?
because for years I painted high realism, it was restricitve, and left me drained. The style you see me work in now has been a natural evolution of my inner most truth, and I am happy so many of you enjoy it, as I plan to continue with it, as it is my voice now. I choose in life to create that which brings me & others joy.Art that feeds my soul, not drains it.
That which is significant, and comes from an authentic, not contrived place.
Since I have made the change, my whole life & world has changed, for the better.
2009 the shift- is the time to be brave, and leave behind All that does not serve us.
I hope to share with all of you thru my artwork this sense of joy, and renewal. Perhaps it may even inspire you to do the same!
Not only this, my art has become a symbol of overcoming obstacles, tragedy, setbacks, and illness. Not only a symbol for myself, but more and more for others as well. This, friends, is the highest honor I can think of.
I feel that my art, and creativity, and career with it, is like life, a journey, not a destination.
Art is an ongoing document of my life and existence. Paintings mark significant moments along my journey, and I am happy that this can also be true for my collectors.
As we enter winter of 2009, and 2010 will be here soon, I am more determined, and inspired than ever to share my message of joy & transformation with as many as possible.
I've had a few set backs this year, but many blessings, as well.
I think the time for most of us to waste any time enjoying or doing any less than what truly brings us joy is over. I have felt a shift this year, and I know many of you have as well. My art is for all of us who feel this.
For any of you who have had a similar year, or feel the same too, or are thinking about making that change to follow your heart, and leave behind old ways that have kept you back... I say to you, go forward, do not be afraid, be excited! You are not alone on this journey! If you are just now getting a sense there may be more, and feel it in your heart, investigate this, explore, find joy, dont worry what anyone else thinks! you, also are not alone on your journey.
Don't be afraid of falling off the edge... you have wings. now is the time to use them.
Thanks for coming along on this creative journey with me & allowing my art to become a part of your lives and journeys as well.
May you all find your 'Wisdom Path' and along it, your truth, and joy.
Many blessings to you all
Jennifer
